Biokar – Microbiology – Bases for Culture Media

Biokar Diagnostics, the microbiology division of the Solabia group, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality bases for culture media, essential for various microbiological applications.

Available Models

Acid Hydrolysate of Casein

Acid Hydrolysate of Casein is included in the composition of culture media intended for microbiological assays of vitamins and of tryptophan, as well as for the study of the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics, to sulfamides in particular. It is included in Mueller-Hinton Agar.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:
A1404HA – 500 g bottle

Bacteriological Agar Type A

Bacteriological agars act as solidification agents in the preparation of solid culture media at concentrations between 12 and 20 g / L.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1010HA – 500 g bottle
A1010GC – 5 kg drum

Bacteriological Agar Type E

Bacteriological agars act as solidification agents in the preparation of solid culture media at concentrations between 12 and 20 g / L.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1012HA – 500 g bottle
A1012GC – 5 kg drum

Bacteriological Malt Extract

Malt extract is intended primarily for the culture and enumeration of yeasts and molds in malt extract media. It favors the sporulation of molds such as Aspergillus and Penicillium. Because of it high carbohydrate content, malt extract should not be subjected to excessive heating, since the culture medium will turn brown.

Presentation

Dehydrated medium:

A1101HA – 500 g bottle
A1101GC – 5 kg drum

Bacteriological Meat Extract

Combined with peptones of different origins, Bacteriological Meat Extract is an excellent nutritional complement destined for the preparation of a variety of culture media. It is normally used in the concentration range of 0.2 to 1.0%.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1710HA – 500 g bottle

Pancreatic Digest of Casein Codex

Pancreatic Digest of Casein Codex is suitable for the preparation of culture media destined for usual bacteriological controls. Combined with meat peptones and as a result of its appropriate nutritional qualities and pH, it is used in media destined for the growth of yeasts and molds. It is also used to grow lactic acid bacteria and for the development of sporulated aerobic bacteria such as Bacillus species.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1402HA – 500 g bottle
A1402GC – 5 kg drum

Pancreatic Digest of Meat Type 2

Pancreatic Digest of Meat Type 2 is suitable for the culture of a large number of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It is recommended for spore production in anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1702HA – 500 g bottle

Papaic Digest of Soybean Meal USP

As a result of its balanced content of essential amino acids, carbohydrates and vitamins, Papaic Digest of Soybean Meal USP leads to the very rapid and abundant growth of a wide variety of microorganisms, including yeasts and molds. It is often combined with Tryptone in Tryptone Soy Broth and Tryptone Soy Agar for the growth of fastidious microorganisms.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1601HA – 500 g bottle

Peptic Digest of Meat USP

Peptic Digest of Meat USP is used for the growth of yeasts and molds, enterobacteria, staphylococci, and numerous other microorganisms. After addition to blood agar, it favors the growth of pneumococci, as well as the production of characteristic hemolysis. Because of its high content of sulfur compounds, it is used for the detection of hydrogen sulfide producers.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1708HA – 500 g bottle

Tryptone USP

Tryptone USP is suitable for a wide variety of uses in general bacteriology for the preparation of culture media. As a result of its high tryptophan concentration, it is used for the detection of indole production. Lacking fermentable carbohydrates, it is included in media used to study sugar fermentations. Because of its compatibility with other ingredients, peptones or extracts, Tryptone USP is included in the composition of media intended for the growth and enumeration of bacteria in water, milk, other food products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Combined with papaic digest of soybean meal, it is used for the preparation of Tryptone Soy Broth and Tryptone Soy Agar.

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1401HA – 500 g bottle
A1401GC – 5 kg drum

Yeast Extract

Yeast Extract is considered as a principal enrichment factor in culture media. It accelerates the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms, including yeasts and molds. Because of its carbohydrate content, it is not suitable for media intended for the study of sugar fermentation. 

Packaging

Dehydrated medium:

A1401HA – 500 g bottle
A1401GC – 5 kg drum

Culture Media Production by BIOKAR Diagnostics

BIOKAR Diagnostics is an industry leader with 50 years of experience in microbiology and we got a chance to visit their factory! Follow Julien Pastor from DKSH Technology and Athanassios Giannakopoulos from BIOKAR to visit this modern factory and learn their production of culture media, from peptones to ready-to-use media.

Key Features

• Diverse Product Portfolio: Includes Acid Hydrolysate of Casein, Bacteriological Agar Types A and E, Bacteriological Malt Extract, Bacteriological Meat Extract, Pancreatic Digest of Casein Codex, Pancreatic Digest of Meat Type 2, Papaic Digest of Soybean Meal USP, Peptic Digest of Meat USP, and Tryptone USP, catering to a wide array of microbiological needs.
• High-Quality Standards: With over 40 years of experience, Biokar ensures the production of reliable and consistent culture media bases, supporting accurate and reproducible laboratory results.
• Versatile Applications: These bases are suitable for cultivating a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and molds, making them ideal for use in food safety, medical diagnostics, and environmental analysis.